Religious and cultural Arts and culture
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the lunar new year and closes the new year celebrations.
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OrganiserHong Kong Observatory (calendar)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The Lantern Festival is held on the first full moon of the lunar year. People display and release lanterns, solve riddles and eat sweet rice balls called tangyuan. Dates follow the Chinese lunar calendar as published by the Hong Kong Observatory.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 20 February 2027 | International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Wednesday 9 February 2028 | International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2026
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2027
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2028
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